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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
State Profile
North Dakota
ND · Region DEN
DDS approval rate
45.4%
+5.6 pts vs national
DDS approval rate
45.4%
National: 39.8%
3-year change
-0.1 pts
Annual receipts
3,904
FY2024
Hearing offices
1
4 ALJs
Latest monthly DDS data · 2026-06
Initial receipts
277
Initial determinations
286
Initial allowance rate
40.6%
Initial pending
1,110
Recon determinations
46
Recon allowance rate
15.2%
Hearing offices in North Dakota
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARGO | 8 | 228 | 1,512 | 63.2% | 4 |
ALJs in North Dakota (4)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosten, Brenda | FARGO | 72.0% | 314 | 226 | |
| Hlaudy, Richard | FARGO | 62.5% | 315 | 197 | |
| Stuber, Chris | FARGO | 57.1% | 273 | 156 | |
| Ambuehl, Christel | FARGO | 55.6% | 117 | 65 |
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